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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Encourage her to broaden her social circle, join a club, meet people who are doing different things. There are plenty of students who are not getting wasted every night, but she won't find them at the bars or frats. You mentioned she is on a sports team, but she might need to find a group that is either more academic or less rowdy to spend some of her time with and balance out her teammates' partying.

It's also a big transition and having a lot of feelings is normal. Suggest to her that she take some quiet time for herself some evenings instead of going out, and maybe find a therapist.

The hardcore partying will die down for some groups after a few weeks, too - I work at a college and this time of year is out of control, but in a few weeks the coursework will have really ramped up and the vast majority of students will go to partying 2-3 days per week, not every day. [/quote]

I agree that she needs a different friend group...though she is probably reticent to give up what she has at this point.

Are there clubs related to her major? Someone she meets in a course that seems nice, who should could ask on a hike or to share lunch?

It must be so upsetting for you. I agree, that she might reach out to the Counselling Center, which has undoubtedly helped other kids get through similar feelings.

Good luck. [/quote]

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